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Moncure

North Carolina · 1,039 residents · 4.73 sq mi
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With 1,039 people, Moncure is a city in North Carolina. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. At a median age of 48.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The poverty rate is 1.2%, under the national 12.5%. Renters pay $544 a month at the median. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,039
+18%since 2023
from 877 in 2023
2010 – 2024
220 / sq mi
+18%since 2023
from 185 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.1
−15%since 2023
from 56.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.73 sq mi
Population, 20102024
3975727479221K201020202024Moncure
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.5%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(79)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.9%(124)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.6%(121)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346%(62)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.1%(84)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(131)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.1%(261)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.9%(113)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.5%(36)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$54,076
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,173 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,976
+2%since 2023
from $22,493 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.295
−2%since 2023
from 0.302 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$544
US average: $1,442
75.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
24.6% rent
13.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.11 people
+8%since 2023
from 2.88 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(511)
Black25%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.8%(147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(610)
Black21.7%(225)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(93)
74
+3%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.7%(111)
Ancestry
Irish16.7%(174)
British5%(52)
American4.1%(43)
German3.7%(38)
Finnish1.5%(16)
English1.2%(12)
Scottish1.2%(12)
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.8 min
−2%since 2023
from 37.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
53.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
56.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
54.1%
US average: 74.6%
7.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
22.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
6.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
46.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.4%
US average: 95.5%
90.9%
US average: 87.7%
88.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married65.3%(356)
Married31.9%(174)
Widowed1.1%(6)
Divorced1.7%(9)
Women 15+
Never married29.1%(116)
Married54.9%(219)
Widowed9.5%(38)
Divorced6.5%(26)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
18.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
35.5%
US average: 13.8%
29.2%
US average: 18.4%
34.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.6%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
52.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
53.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(63)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 63 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Moncure, North Carolina?

Moncure, North Carolina has about 1,039 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moncure, North Carolina?

The typical household in Moncure, North Carolina earns about $54,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moncure, North Carolina expensive?

In Moncure, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Moncure, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Moncure, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moncure, North Carolina?

About 1.2% of people in Moncure, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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